PMantle1
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I've obsessed over building the PVC cage for over a week now. I fear that if I don't go backpack, I'll never stop thinking about it. I just have to decide what version of the cage to build. :lol:
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PMantle said:I've obsessed over building the PVC cage for over a week now. I fear that if I don't go backpack, I'll never stop thinking about it. I just have to decide what version of the cage to build. :lol:
Looks like Academy, then Lowe's after work. :mrgreen:ChainBomber said:PMantle said:I've obsessed over building the PVC cage for over a week now. I fear that if I don't go backpack, I'll never stop thinking about it. I just have to decide what version of the cage to build. :lol:
Pull the trigger and buy one of the the DIY backpacks. I love my Cabela's bag and dont see myself needing to upgrade for a long while.
PS building the frame was by far the best part to.
Well, I would, but they would look exactly like the OP's pics. Same bag, same frame etc.ChainBomber said:Put some pics up when you get the bag set.
PMantle said:Well, I would, but they would look exactly like the OP's pics. Same bag, same frame etc.ChainBomber said:Put some pics up when you get the bag set.
I did add internal bungies as suggested by another poster. Those really tiny 10" ones. Looped one end around the frame in the back then run between frame and shell to hook on the webbing of the flap. Works fine so far.
Added a bungie to the top handle to give me hooks to hang the bag on tree limbs.
I must say, my concerns about how this operates in real life were real. Turns out I don't like using the bag as much as I liked the idea of the bag. If I could flip it now, I would consider it to get a traditional bag. At least I think I would. I start thinking of my next shot as I'm walking up to my disc. I am used to looking down and flipping between discs as I see the line in my head. With this bag, you can't do that. You have to lay it down, and to see all, it has to be on it's back instead of the water proof bottom.
I'm going to try to play 18 at lunch to give it a better test.
PMantle said:You're probably right, but that's one more thing to carry. I don't need a stool otherwise. Most of the time, we can't even see another player. Disc golf is new to this area, and I've never had to wait. I don't think any of our 3 courses are over 1 year old yet.
Played my first 18 at lunch with the pack. Result?Mark Ellis said:PMantle said:You're probably right, but that's one more thing to carry. I don't need a stool otherwise. Most of the time, we can't even see another player. Disc golf is new to this area, and I've never had to wait. I don't think any of our 3 courses are over 1 year old yet.
I have used a stool for years. I seldom sit on it except for backups in tournaments.
The stool is a perch for the bag. Once you put the bag on your back the stool can be slipped through one backstrap while you walk and its out of your way.
I finally got out for a round with the Competition. 25 discs fit well, without the dividers installed. And a water bottle, and a rag. Still some empty pockets for other junk. It was pretty comfortable. Somewhat of a chore to put it on and off my back for every shot. I could take the putter out of its pouch and miss a putt with the bag still on my back, but getting the putter back in the bag would have been tough to do.logjammin said:I traded in the new Deluxe for a Competition.
PMantle said:Maybe time to start carrying multiples of the molds I love.
BLURR said:PMantle said:Maybe time to start carrying multiples of the molds I love.
Ding...ding...ding...we have a winner. Tell him what he's won Chuck.
By removing excess molds and putting in fresher versions of your current favorites, I would be willing to bet that your game will come around. As for the bag, I would have recommended skipping the deluxe and going for the DGA Shield bag. I've had a couple different shields and they were both great little bags. Extremely light weight and you could carry a fair bit of plastic in it...especially for a small bag. I will carry anywhere from 10-15 disc's in it. My primary bag is one of the Cabelas XPG anglers and it works great as I can fit anywhere from 18-30 disc's in it. Depending upon the courses I will be playing, I flip flop between these two bags.